Bratislava International School of Liberal Studies
About the University
Bratislava International School of Liberal Studies is a private university in Bratislava, founded in 2006. It is a specialized institution with a single bachelor's program, focused on international education in English.
The study program is a three-year "Liberal Arts" program with an emphasis on political science and humanities. Teaching is conducted exclusively in English. Admission includes an interview to assess motivation, knowledge, and English level (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.).
For Ukrainians, the cost is €1,100 per semester (€2,200 per year). Applications can be submitted until September without an application fee (prihláška). Scholarships are available: presidential, motivational, social, and POO for foreigners.
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Programs by Degree
List of programs for this institution — on the official website: bisla.sk
Admission and Deadlines
Updated 21 July 2026- Private University of Liberal Studies; the only bachelor's program "Liberal Arts" (political science) lasts 3 years, taught in English.
- There is no fee for submitting an online application (0 €); they accept a maximum of 30 students. The application deadline is September (second round - September 2026).
- Admission includes an interview before a three-person committee; they assess motivation, knowledge of social sciences/humanities, and English level (they accept IELTS, TOEFL, etc.).
- Ukrainian students pay the same as EU citizens - €1,100 per semester (€2,200 per year); non-EU foreigners pay €8,500 per year.
Costs and Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions about the University
How much does tuition cost at BISLA for Ukrainians?+
Ukrainian students pay the same as EU citizens: €1,100 per semester, or €2,200 per year (2026/2027). There is no fee for submitting an online application (€0).
Non-EU foreign students pay €8,500 per year (or €4,250 per semester).
Sources: Tuition payment — BISLA
How to apply to BISLA and when is the deadline for 2026/27?+
Application deadline — September (second round — September 2026). They accept a maximum of 30 students for the bachelor's program 'Liberal Arts' (political science).
Admission includes an interview before a three-person committee; they assess motivation, general knowledge of social sciences and humanities, and English level (they accept IELTS, TOEFL certificates, or equivalent).
What scholarships does BISLA offer?+
BISLA offers a Presidential Scholarship — up to 10 per year — for excellent academic results and community contribution. State scholarships are also available: motivational (for the top 10% of students by results), social, and a POO scholarship for talented foreigners.
Teaching is in English; according to the University Portal (Portál VŠ), the institution was founded in 2006, and about 58 students are enrolled.
Sources: Tuition fees and scholarships — BISLAProfile on Portál VŠ (University Portal)
Does BISLA have a dormitory and what is the language of instruction?+
The institution does not have its own dormitory, but accommodation is available near the campus for foreign students — about €600 per month. BISLA is located in Bratislava (Grösslingova 53).
The language of instruction is English; the 3-year Bachelor's program "Liberal Arts" has no application fee.
